A new study finds the number of US nonparents who never want children is growing.
Ancient Land Bridge Let Humans, Animals Move Between Continents
New research explores how activity in Earth’s mantle led the ancient ancestors of elephants, giraffes, and humans into Asia and Africa.
New research explores how activity in Earth’s mantle led the ancient ancestors of elephants, giraffes, and humans into Asia and Africa.
The Right City Park Design Can Support Both People and Wildlife
Are we losing our wildlife to benches and ballparks? New research shows how smart designs can avoid it.
Are we losing our wildlife to benches and ballparks? New research shows how smart designs can avoid it.
Negative Reactions to Hypocrisy Serve a Bigger Purpose
A new theory explains our moral reaction to hypocrisy, researchers report.
A new theory explains our moral reaction to hypocrisy, researchers report.
Natural Compound From Fruits May Slow ALS and Dementia
A natural compound found in everyday fruits and vegetables may hold the key to protecting nerve cells—and it’s showing promise as a potential treatment for ALS and dementia, according to new research.
A natural compound found in everyday fruits and vegetables may hold the key to protecting nerve cells—and it’s showing promise as a potential treatment for ALS and dementia, according to new research.
Maltreatment in Childhood Tied to Opioid Use Later in Life
Child maltreatment is tied to later opioid use and misuse in adulthood, according to a new study.
Child maltreatment is tied to later opioid use and misuse in adulthood, according to a new study.
Your Time in High School Affects Your Alzheimer’s Risk
Education has long been associated with reduced risk of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, but a new study reveals that this protection extends far beyond diplomas and degrees.
Education has long been associated with reduced risk of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, but a new study reveals that this protection extends far beyond diplomas and degrees.
Bonobos Communicate a Lot Like Humans
Bonobos—our closest living relatives—create complex and meaningful combinations of calls resembling the word combinations of humans, researchers report.
Bonobos—our closest living relatives—create complex and meaningful combinations of calls resembling the word combinations of humans, researchers report.
Fire Smoke Tied to Thousands of Premature Deaths in 2017 Alone
In a new study, researchers estimated that smoke from wildfires and prescribed burns caused $200 billion in health damages in 2017, and that these were associated with 20,000 premature deaths.
In a new study, researchers estimated that smoke from wildfires and prescribed burns caused $200 billion in health damages in 2017, and that these were associated with 20,000 premature deaths.
Consistent Parenting From Dads Creates Bonds That Last
Children who grow up with their fathers under the same roof tend to feel close to them, forming strong relationships that last through challenging teenage years, according to a new study.
Children who grow up with their fathers under the same roof tend to feel close to them, forming strong relationships that last through challenging teenage years, according to a new study.
1 in 5 People With Dementia Get No Care
As the world’s population rapidly ages, a new study finds that people living with dementia are struggling at an alarming rate.
As the world’s population rapidly ages, a new study finds that people living with dementia are struggling at an alarming rate.
Americans Live Shorter Lives Than Europeans, No Matter Their Wealth
Comparing wealth and survival rates in the US with those in Europe, researchers found that over a 10-year period, Americans across all wealth levels were more likely to die than their European counterparts.
Comparing wealth and survival rates in the US with those in Europe, researchers found that over a 10-year period, Americans across all wealth levels were more likely to die than their European counterparts.
How Feeling Powerful at Work Can Haunt You at Night
New research reveals that feeling powerful at work creates both benefits and challenges that can affect your ability to relax at home.
New research reveals that feeling powerful at work creates both benefits and challenges that can affect your ability to relax at home.
Is Napping Good for You?
A doctor and expert in sleep surgery explains why napping can interfere with your sleep cycle.
A doctor and expert in sleep surgery explains why napping can interfere with your sleep cycle.
What Can Scientists Learn From People Who’ve Never Had COVID?
Infectious diseases doctor and researcher Sabrina Assoumou says so-called “super-dodgers” could teach scientists a lot about the virus that causes COVID.
Infectious diseases doctor and researcher Sabrina Assoumou says so-called “super-dodgers” could teach scientists a lot about the virus that causes COVID.
Job Satisfaction Is More Important Than Employers May Realize
New research has found that employers and policymakers might want to start paying attention because employee happiness contains critical economic information.
New research has found that employers and policymakers might want to start paying attention because employee happiness contains critical economic information.